170 DENDROBIUM DEVONIANUM. 
hills, hanging from trees in excessively dense woods, at about 4500 feet above the 
level of the sea. From its disagreeably rigid habit in the wild state, and the 
absence of any traces of flowers to determine its character, its introduction was a 
matter of question. Fortunately, specimens of it were secured, in order to learn 
what its blossoms would prove, and 
the event has shown that no de- 
pendence is to be placed on habitude, 
as the flowers are among the most 
beautiful of which Dendrohiums can 
boast. This was demonstrated to the 
collector before his return, a plant 
having displayed a wreath of its 
blossoms while on the voyage home. 
From plants which were carried in 
safety to the splendid collection at 
Chatsworth, flowers were again pro- 
duced in April and May last, when 
the accompanying plate and sketch 
were executed. 
There is a great resemblance 
between this species and D. cemulum; 
so much so indeed, that the two can 
scarcely be distinguished except by 
the flowers, and the acute terminations of the leaves in D. Devonianum. In the 
delicate colours of its blooms, their transparency and airiness, and the singularly 
interesting fimbriation of their labellum, it will probably not lose by comparison 
with any known orchidaceous plant. 
The proper way of cultivating it is to plant the specimen in a wooden or wire 
basket, filled with potsherds and sphagnum moss, and suspended from chains, 
rods, or pillars, a short distance beneath the roof of the tropical orchidaceous- 
house. The stems should not be supported in an erect position, but allowed to 
fall over the edges of the basket, as we have experienced their tendency to decay 
when in an unnatural posture. Pieces of the stem, placed in moss, and watered 
at first with care, will develop roots, and readily make an independent growth. 
